Tag Archives: African swine fever

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outbreak of African Swine Fever has slowed down in Luwero district, giving a sigh of relief to pig farmers and consumers. On July 18th, 2025, Dr. Anna Rose Ademun, the Commissioner in charge of Animal Health, imposed quarantine restrictions on Luwero town following …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries has imposed a quarantine on the movement of pigs in Luwero Town following an outbreak of African Swine Fever. In a letter dated July 18, 2025, addressed to the Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Anna …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has imposed a quarantine on the movement of pigs in Luwero Town following an outbreak of African Swine Fever. In a letter dated July 18, 2025, addressed to the Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Anna …

Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheema district has partially lifted the ban on the movement and sale of pigs and pig products. The Ministry of Agriculture imposed a total quarantine six months ago following the outbreak of the African Swine Fever that claimed over 40 pigs in one month. District …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A suspected outbreak of the African Swine Fever (ASF) has killed dozens of pigs in Lakang sub county, Amuru district. Piggery farmers in Kololo and Tee Okuttu parishes say that they first noticed the strange disease in the area last month. The farmers say the …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The deadly African swine fever is devastating piggery farms in Masaka district. The highly contagious viral disease has already claimed lives of more than 30 pigs. Some of the affected farmers include Reverend Sister Francis Namukwaya of Kitovu Convent in Masaka city, whose farm has …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 300 pigs have died from African swine fever in Terego, Arua city, and Arua district. African swine fever is a highly contagious and deadly viral disease of pigs and wild boars that usually presents with symptoms of high fever, decreased appetite and weakness, red …

Rukiga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rukiga district veterinary authorities have lifted a ban on the sale and movement of pigs and their products. Authorities had in early October this year issued a ban on pigs and pork sale following the outbreak of the highly contagious African swine fever. The ban …

Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bushenyi district has banned the movement and sale of pigs and their products following a suspected outbreak of African swine fever. The ban has been imposed in Kyeizoba, Ibaare, Bumbaire sub-counties and Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality. Dr Roberts Natukunda, the Senior Veterinary Officer Bushenyi district says the …

Sheema, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sheema district authorities have banned the movement and sale of pigs and pig products following the suspected outbreak of African swine fever. The ban has been imposed in the town councils of Kitagata, Shuuku, Bugongi, Rugarama, Kasaana, and Kitagata sub county. Dr Joseph Amanya, the …